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Katie Roper retweeted
We did it. Buffer zones are now law.
We want to pay tribute to those who chose to speak through us and make their voices heard. This simply wouldn’t have been possible without every single one of you.
Thank you. 💗
Katie Roper retweeted
This is right up there with ‘palindrome’ not being a palindrome, ‘lisp’ being unsympathetic to those who have one, ‘abbreviation’ being anything but, and ‘dyslexia’ being tricky to spell.
Any others?
OED #WordOfTheDay: oligosyllabic, adj. Having few syllables.
View the full entry here: oxford.ly/3xdV4kE
ALT Illustration of a caveman or Neanderthal wearing a business suit
Katie Roper retweeted
If you're writing a book set in rural Scotland and all your characters go by their given names, I hate to break it to ya, but you're doing your readers a disservice.
Here's some examples of real people all from one village around 1900-1930: 🧵
#OldWeirdScotland
Katie Roper retweeted
Excited to announce our lecture programme for 2023-24 🔥
Most lectures will take place at Lecture Theatre B, 40 George Sq Lecture Theatres, University of Edinburgh (unless stated below), at 18:00 hrs
Check out our website for more info firstmillennia.wordpress.com…
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I'm an archaeologist, I have directed excavations at Stonehenge, & I care deeply about environment, heritage and present lives. I can say that this idea of archaeological catastrophe may sound right but it's really, really not. Stonehenge is safe & would gain from the tunnel
No! This decision is so obviously CATASTROPHIC for the undiscovered archaeology around #Stonehenge. You'd have thought @NaturalEngland would know this. The fact that they're supporting this tunnel begs the question of who benefits? #FollowtheMoney ££££££££££££££££?
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Autumn colours and an ever changing sky made this an enjoyable watercolour sketch from the car on London Road this morning.
#coloursofautumn
😊🍁👍
#edinburghlife #autumnvibes #colourpalette #scottishcolour #edinburghlovers
Katie Roper retweeted
The Archaeology Department Seminar Series for this term is now finalised
ed.ac.uk/history-classics-ar… This term we have an Edinburgh Inspired focus with talks from people (staff, alumni etc) with strong @EdinburghUni connections. See you there! @EdinburghAlumni @EdinArchSoc
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🦊Competition time! To celebrate the publication this week of "A Fox for All Seasons", win a signed edition, complete with map endpapers & ribbon, a further copy of my Reynard the Fox, and a charming & fluffy fox companion! Simply like, retweet & follow to enter! Closes Friday.🦊
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The winner of the #FamilyFriendlyMuseum Award 2021 is @bailiffgatemuse in #Alnwick!🎉
This small volunteer-run museum blew families away with its welcoming volunteers & relaxed atmosphere. Families loved the Viking camp, museum mouse hunt & hands-on activities for all ages.
ALT A flag reading Bailiffgate Museum and gallery hanging in the museum.
Katie Roper retweeted
The challenge I’m doing this month is called October and it’s where I just try to get through every day of October
Katie Roper retweeted
My friend started a new community cafe on Annfield Place, Dennistoun. Open Mondays 12-2. Soup and cake for now, with plans to provide 3 course meals soon! Glasgow pals, please spread the word to anyone you know who may need a free meal or a friendly chat ❤
Katie Roper retweeted
I know there's bigger problems but these 3 paintings were supposedly delivered to a gallery in Dunbar, except they weren't. Someone has possibly gone off with them. If you have them I hope you enjoy them but I was hoping to sell them to buy food and things. Can anyone help?
Katie Roper retweeted
Update!
My friend is devising a play that will tour north of England. She's looking for female (cis/trans/other) archaeologists and detectorists who'd be willing to have a chat to help her develop characters
She's doing zoom chats with people so can be based anywhere.
